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Mr. Dennis’ practice emphasizes both prosecuting and defending a wide range of federal and state civil litigation matters, including catastrophic injury claims, product liability cases, complex internet and business litigation, employment/labor law and class actions.. From 2012 - 2016, Mr. Dennis was named as a "Southern California Rising Star" and was featured in Los Angeles magazine and Super Lawyers magazine as one of the premier lawyers in Southern California under the age of 40.. Mr. Dennis has served on the Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers Board of Governors since 2008.  In 2011, he was elected to the executive committee as the Barrister's treasurer and served in that capacity through 2014.  Mr. Dennis is also the Chairman for the Beverly Hills Bar Assoication Personal Injury Section.  Mr. Dennis is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.. Prior to joining Rosen Saba, Mr. Dennis was an attorney at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, where he practiced in the general liability, domestic and international product liability and business litigation groups.

Mr. Bayona graduated from Tufts University with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a minor in economics.  Upon graduating, he worked for Teach For America, a domestic peace corps.  After he completed his time with this program, he decided to attend law school.. He obtained his J.D. from Western State University College of Law. During law school he studied abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico, at the Facultad de Derechos de Guanajuato.. Mr. Bayona began his legal career, as an apprentice with the Law Office of Lawrence R. Young, a criminal defense firm.  Six months after graduating from law school, he tried a murder case, as his first trial ever.  The supervising attorney told him the client was guilty and just wanted to go down with a good fight.   He tried the case, gave him a good fight, and obtained a not guilty verdict for his client.  Since that initial trial, Mr. Bayona has tried over fifty jury trials in jurisdictions all over southern California.

Michael Balmages is an accomplished mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc. As a neutral, he has had great success in helping litigants resolve their disputes in more than 1,000 cases. His friendly nature and ability to find common ground contribute to his easy rapport with litigants and their attorneys. At the same time, his determination to get cases settled is evident at each hearing.. Michael's mediation experience is supplemented by his broad experience as a civil litigator, corporate general counsel, and transactional attorney. He has tried over 75 cases, taken over 1,000 depositions, and negotiated and drafted more than 1,000 contracts. He has extensive experience with business entities, including the formation, dissolution, and merger of such entities and the negotiation and drafting of numerous contracts and deal documents. Michael has been rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell for over 35 years.. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Michael Balmages conducts his hearings remotely via Zoom as a dedicated mediator, arbitrator, and discovery referee with ADR Services, Inc.. Michael's expansive career in law has its roots in Orange County, spanning an impressive 45+ years. His diverse experience has seen him represent plaintiffs and defendants across various business, real estate, and employment litigation phases. His legal journey included a significant tenure as the in-house General Counsel for Ocean Pacific Sunwear, Ltd., a global surf and beach apparel frontrunner during its heyday.. A proud alum of U.C. Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law (1972), Michael began his professional journey with Kindel & Anderson in their Orange County branch. He later established his firm in Tustin, pioneering in landlord-tenant and business litigation, with a particular flair for employment law. The evolution of his practice led to a merger with Corbett, Steelman & Davidson in 1984, furthering his specialization in employment matters.. Michael's commitment to mediation goes beyond his private practice. As a Certified Dispute Resolution Act Programs Mediator, he is also an esteemed member of mediation panels for the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and the Orange County Superior Court. Over his career, he has played a neutral role in over 1,500 cases, affirming his expertise.. In recognition of his unparalleled contributions, Michael was honored with a lifetime achievement award in 2020 by the Orange County Superior Court for his dedicated service on the court's Temporary Judge panel.. Beyond law, Michael's leadership is reflected in his active engagement within the Orange County community. Michael has been Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party, Orange County Chair of Tom Bradley for Governor, Orange County Chair of Feinstein for Governor, a Democratic candidate for State Senator, a Bobby Sox softball coach, and a Little League Coach. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Newport Theater Arts Center, on the Board of Directors of the California Age Group Wrestling Association, President of the Canyon Freestyle Wrestling Club, President of the Foothill Wrestling Club, and President of the Foothill High School Wrestling Boosters. Additionally, Michael is the head Astronomer for the Nature Reserve at Rancho Mission Viejo.. Michael enjoys the proximity of his family. Together with his wife, Mary, he cherishes the joy of having their eight grandchildren nearby in North Tustin. Whether in courtroom mediation, on the sports field, or under the night sky, Michael Balmages, Esq. brings passion, dedication, and a wealth of experience to every endeavor.

Marshall Silberberg is the founding partner at the Law Office of Marshall Silberberg. He is a skilled personal injury attorney in Orange County who dedicates his career to helping clients recover the compensation they deserve. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific. Attorney Silberberg is skilled at handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, toxic torts, and more. Active in the legal community, he is a member of prestigious organizations such as the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, where he served on the board of directors and as a Chairman of Membership Committee. Learn more about how he can help your case – call today.

Leslie Daff, JD, MBA, is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, a designation earned by  fewer than 100 of the 15,000 licensed attorneys in the County.  She is also certified as an Estate Planning Law Specialist and has been designated an Accredited Estate Planner® by Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., a subsidiary of the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils, a designation earned by three attorneys in the County.  Formerly with 1,000-attorney international law firm Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP and regional law firms Best Best & Krieger LLP and Palmieri, Tyler, Weiner, Wilhelm & Waldron LLP, she founded Estate Plan, Inc., a professional law corporation, in Laguna Beach and Irvine in 2005.. Leslie received her BS degree in Finance from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business and her MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. Prior to law school, she worked as a Financial Analyst and as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at subsidiaries of the Coca-Cola Company and Baxter Healthcare, respectively.She received her JD degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where she served as an editor on the Loyola Law School Entertainment Law Review, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing, the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Ethical/Practical Lawyering, and was installed as a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sheila Prell Sonenshine, Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal.. Named for seven consecutive years by OC Register Metro Magazine as one of the region's top lawyers, granted the highest rating of "10/10 Superb" by independent attorney rating service Avvo, and granted the highest designation of "AV Preeminent  5 out of 5" by national legal directory Martindale Hubbell, which signifies her peers rank her at the highest level of professional and ethical excellence, Leslie has also been selected by her peers for inclusion in Southern California Top Rated Lawyers, published by  and the Los Angeles Times every year since its initial publication.  She has also been named a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, a designation granted to no more than 5% of attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.. In 2012, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees appointed Leslie to serve as one of nine commissioners on the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Advisory Commission to advise the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization about its program - and to write the exam - that certifies legal specialists in the area of estate planning, trust and probate law.  In 2016, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees reappointed Leslie to a second term on the Commission.  Leslie currently serves as Chair of the Commission.Leslie is co-author of the Estate Planning Considerations chapter update for the State Bar of California Continuing Education of the Bar book Buy-Sell Agreements.  She is co-author and co-editor of the books The Closing Wealth Transfer Window: Post-Election Steps to Take Immediately to Protect Your Family Legacy and Estate Planning Strategies, Collective Wisdom, Proven Techniques.  She is a regular columnist on tax and estate planning matters for The Journal of Financial Planning.  Recent published articles include:. Leslie has been involved with a number of organizations and charities, including the Alumni Board of Directors for the University of Southern California Marshall School ofBusiness and the Dean’s Leadership Circle of the University of California, Irvine Paul Merage School of Business. She has served on the Board of Directors of the South Orange County Bar Association, as Co-Chair of the Laguna Beach Community Foundation Professional Council, and as a member of the Board of Directors for non-profit organizations, Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc. and Laguna Beach Rotary Club Foundation. She is a Fellow of the Orange County Bar Foundation Society of Fellows. She is also a member of the Orange County Estate Planning Council, the Trusts & Estates Section of the State Bar of California, and the Trusts & Estates Section of the Orange County Bar Association. Leslie has provided pro bono legal advice and services to seniors at the Susi Q Senior Center on a monthly basis since 2012.  She regularly speaks on estate planning topics for a variety of groups and organizations, including the Financial Planning Association, the National Business Institute (NBI), and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Labor and Employment:. my focus as an attorney is to advocate for the rights of employees and protect their interests. I handle a wide range of labor and employment issues, including wrongful termination, workplace harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour. I am committed to fighting for fairness, justice, and equal treatment in the workplace.. Personal Injury:. I am dedicated to helping individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or misconduct of others. Whether it's a car accident, slip and fall incident, injury resulting from a defective product, or any other type of personal injury case, I provide compassionate, determined and assertive representation to my clients. I understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that personal injuries can have, and I work tirelessly to pursue compensation and justice on behalf of my clients.

Kyle D. Smith firmly believes in a client-centered approach to legal work. The starting point for every case should be the needs and wants of the client. Because those vary with every person, it’s important for lawyers to take the time to understand their clients. By taking the client-centered approach to each case, Kyle seeks to achieve the most desirable results for each employment law client.

John Rajaee began his career working as a successful defense lawyer who represented large corporations. These insights inform his current practice as a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney, and he now passionately and aggressively seeks full and fair compensation for individuals with serious injuries due to car, truck, or motorcycle accidents; dog bites and premises liability matters; and a number of other accidents and negligent actions. He is dedicated to standing up against large and greedy insurance companies to seek the full and fair compensation his clients need and deserve. John is well-renowned for his compassionate and friendly approach and his willingness to answer questions and stand by his clients, no matter what. To benefit from his legal skill and knowledge, contact RMD Law LLP and schedule a free consultation to learn how he may be able to help you.

John L. Wong advises individuals and business owners on all aspects of estate planning. John also represents trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, heirs, guardians and conservators in all matters related to probate, trusts and conservatorships.. John believes that quality and experienced legal representation should not be cost-prohibitive. With estate planning, regardless of the size of the client’s estate, John provides each client with a customized and well-prepared estate plan that meets the client’s individual situation and desires within the confines of the law. In litigation, he believes in zealously advocating for his clients in a fashion that allows for a quick and favorable result, but with the experience to take matters to trial.. For several years before establishing Modern Wealth Law, John worked at one of the nation’s preeminent estate planning law firms. He was an integral part of the team that represented several well-known estates.. John has advised and prepared estate plans for clients that range from young professionals beginning their career and starting a family, to mulit-millionaire business owners that seek business succession planning for the next generation.. He is one of the few attorneys in the area who has expertise in both estate planning, administration and related litigation. John’s trust and probate litigation and trial experience includes:. John L. Wong received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and was a member of the Dean’s List.. John is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California Bar Association, a member of the Trust and Estates section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates section of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.. John resides in Irvine, California, with his wife, Anh. In his spare time, he enjoys hot yoga, golf and anything outdoors.

JavierRivera-Carbone is an experienced fully bilingual attorney who hasconcentrated his practice on representing management and individuals inlabor and employment law matters. Prior to establishing his own civillitigation practice, Javier was junior partner at one of the largest Hispanic owned law firms in the world and Of Counsel at one of the oldest and largest labor and employment law firms in the United States.. Javierhas over 10 years of large law firm practice on the wide-range ofemployment law and labor relations matters faced by local andinternational employers. He has an impressive record of achievingpositive results for clients in business and employment litigation. Javier is uniquely qualified to handle civil litigation. He haslitigated many discrimination, retaliation and wage and hour cases,including class action lawsuits. Javier has successfully representedclients in arbitration, mediation and litigation before federal,California and Puerto Rico courts. He has also represented clientsbefore federal and state administrative agencies. Javier has extensiveexperience in providing preventive counseling and training toemployers, as well as significant experience in traditional labor lawissues

Ismail is a multi-jurisdictional practitioner with substantial experience in business, securities, and biotechnology transactions and disputed matters. Ismail has handled disputes all over the world and throughout the United States on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and mid-sized privately held companies in diverse fields such as biologics, biotechnology, banking, financial services, and securities regulation.. In the Board Room – Ismail has counseled the firm’s healthcare provider and business clients in acquiring or selling assets while maximizing return and minimizing risk. He has helped clients acquire or sell over $5 billion worth of healthcare-related assets, including hospitals. Moreover, Ismail has substantial experience in various forms of mergers and acquisitions involving both acquiring and targeting clients. Additionally, Ismail has guided healthcare and biotech clients with various Food & Drug law, and FDA regulatory issues including filing for Pre-Market Approval and 510(k) submissions. Ismail started the “Biotech Bulletin” and writes extensively on emerging issues before the FDA for biologics and biotechnology companies.. Ismail is also the exclusive IR Global advisor for Crypto and Digital Assets for the Nevada market.. With respect to disputed matters, Ismail has considerable trial and arbitration experience, having been involved in over 85 trials and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions from the inception of his legal career. He has successfully litigated shareholder accounting disputes, complex, securities-related actions, trade-secret matters, trademark/trade-dress infringement claims, and commercial matters. Also, Ismail has substantial experience before the USPTO, having litigated multiple TTAB proceedings involving trademark disputes.. Ismail is admitted to practice law in California, Nevada, Texas, North Carolina & New York. Ismail attended the University of California, Irvine, and obtained a double major in International Studies and Political Science. Thereafter, Ismail attended law school at Pepperdine University, and currently serves on the Dean’s Council. In 2019, Ismail earned his Graduate Certificate from Stanford University in Genetics & Genomics. In 2022, Ismail earned his Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship from Johns Hopkins University. Most recently, Ismail earned his Master’s in law at Georgetown Law Center’s LLM program in Securities & Financial Regulation.. Ismail is proud to serve as a Board Member for Endure to Cure – a non-profit organization that brings emotional boosts to children in cancer treatment and provides a helping hand to their families. Finally, Ismail is a global Alder member.

Imad Elias is a partner and founder of the emnployment and personal injury law firm of Mann & Elias, located in Irvine, California. The firm specializes in the representation of victims of wrongful employment actions, and people seriously injured in accidents.  Mr. Elias heads the Employment Law department of the firm while his partner, Scott Mann, heads the personal injury department of the firm.. "I became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of people who were wronged.  It remains my passion to this day, and I could find no better place to satisty this passion than the practice of employment law, and in particular employment litigation.  There, I relentlessly work to represent employees unlawfully treated by unscrupulous employers, especially large corporations.  It gives me the greatest pleasure to help these individuals get back on their feet, financially, mentally and emotionally.   A result that achieves a form of resurrection for my clients is what makes me proud; it is what I show my kids when they ask me what I do as a lawyer.   I have successfully represented more than 500 employees, including both low wage earners and highly paid professionals, for various claims including wrongful termination, unlawful discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of Gender, Disability, Age, National Origin, Race, Religion and sexual preference; and in claims of whistleblowing, violation of public policy and breaches of wage and hour laws.   I am happy to report that I have recovered multiple Millions of dollars on behalf of my clients throughout my carreer, in the form of jury verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements. My most recent result came on June 26, 2019 when I achieved a $1.14 Million jury verdict in Orange County against the UC Regents on behalf of a hearing impaired nurse who claimed disability discrimination and failure to reasonably accommodate.  After years of service to my clients, I am proud to be widely recognized by my peers, including being selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2015,  a great honor bestowed on only 5% of the top lawyer in California.  I also provide  guidance and legal education on how to comply with California Labor laws to small businesses.  Don't hesitate to call or email me if you are facing trouble at work."    Imad Elias.

I want to listen to the thoughts and concerns of my clients and help them design an estate plan that addresses their specific needs and desires. My desire is to ensure that my clients appreciate the value of carefully-crafted estate plans that are tailored to their needs.

I have over 20 years of experience in the practice areas of litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, workouts and receiverships. I concentrate my practice on both bankruptcy/insolvency matters and commercial and business litigation.. I have considerable experience handling a wide variety of business, commercial and real estate litigation involving discovery, taking and defending depositions, pretrial motions, settlement negotiations and mediation. I have assisted many clients with workouts and settlements of large class actions. In both my litigation practice and bankruptcy practice, I assess litigation and make recommendations for settlement, strategy and potential recovery or potential defenses. I have served as outside litigation counsel for Quest Software, Inc., Qwest Communications International, Inc. (acquired by CenturyLink, Inc.), and numerous other privately held companies in various industries, working with their in-house counsel or management to resolve litigation or to settle claims prior to the filing of a complaint.. I have extensive experience representing chapter 7 and chapter 11 trustees, debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, equity committees, officers and directors, asset purchasers and other parties in chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and in Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings. I have significant bankruptcy-related litigation experience representing trustees and creditors in adversary proceedings. This bankruptcy-related litigation experience includes discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial briefing, settlement negotiations, mediation and trial in connection with preference, fraudulent conveyance, lien avoidance proceedings, and other state law based adversary proceedings.

I have always had a passion for criminal law and started Seyb Law Group because I believe all defendants deserve great epresentation.  I enjoy helping my clients and providing the best legal representation to each and every one of them. Every case is important, whether it's an infraction or serious felony.. I graduated from Trinity Law School in 2011, and havesince dedicated my career to criminal defense work.  Myself and my firm has handled thousands of cases all over Southern California in both Federal and California Courts, including nearly every type of charge. My main goal is pushing to get all charges dismissed or reduced, and I am persistent in pursuing the best overall outcome for my clients.  I know what to do when the government has got their sites on you.. If you have a criminal charge coming at you, take the first step towards putting it behind you and call us at Seyb Law Group today!

I have 53 years of successful business and realestate trial experience in all state and federal courts. I have tried hundreds of court and jury trials including a substatntial number of seven figure judgments. I have been managing partner and head trial attorney for several large firms. I now practice with my son, who has 20 years experience. We make an excellent trial team and have a talent for bringing about sound business resolutions.

I enjoy baseball games, my daughter playing the piano at Orange County High School of the Arts and golf tournaments.

I enjoy advocating on behalf of individuals, businesses, and boards in a range of business and property disputes. My passion is keeping people out of my office. I've successfully negotiated and resolved more than 2,500 matters on behalf of my clients - many before litigation and/or through mediation.. I'm a Loyola Law School graduate, my peers have rated me AV® Preeminent, I’m a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and I'm a Legacy Seat Holder of the Dean's Leadership Circle at UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business. I'm also the proud mama of a sweet and precocious teenager.

I am a trial lawyer practicing state and federal criminal defense.  From my home base in Orange County, I try cases throughout California and the United States.  I devote an extraodinary amount of time perfecting my craft and defending my clients.  It is my life.. --KJB

Halli Heston also handles bankruptcy cases for individuals and small businesses. She is a Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and has held that position since 1994. Ms. Heston also handles the firm’s probate and estate administration practice. Ms. Heston’s legal career includes reported appellate decisions, speaking engagements, as well as public service and providing volunteer legal services.

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ERIC P. LAMPEL established the firm in 1985, although he has practiced trial law in California since 1980. Leading the firm's Civil & Criminal Litigation Department, Mr. Lampel has extensive experience in employment litigation, serious injury, criminal defense and general commercial litigation. Mr. Lampel served as General Counsel for an innovative New Zealand based international DSL Technology Company and provided HR services to employees in the United Sates, Europe and New Zealand in conjunction with local counsel. Importantly, Mr. Lampel chairs the Criminal Defense Practice Group in the firm.. Mr. Lampel's practice involves all aspects of Civil Rights litigation, employment law, business law, criminal defense, and serious injury/death cases. Mr. Lampel has counseled clients on a variety of topics including job terminations, job discrimination, accommodating disabilities, leaves of absence, personnel policies, and wage and hour issues. Mr. Lampel has also litigated criminal defense and employment cases in both federal and state courts and before numerous administrative agencies. The lawsuits Mr. Lampel has prosecuted or defended include claims of discrimination (racial, gender based, sexual orientation, race, and disability), harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, fraud, defamation and alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family Medical Leave Act.. Mr. Lampel received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in Political Science/ Social Ecology from the University of California at Irvine in 1977. He graduated in 1980 with a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Mr. Lampel served as outstanding member of the Jessup International Moot Court Honors Team while at Loyola Law School, and both lived abroad and studied International Law abroad at the University of Oxford, St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, England. http://en.,_OxfordMr. Lampel also served as co-founder, principal writer and lead actor of Libel & Slander Night, A Law Revue, a Loyola Law School original production in which the legal profession and other "sacred cows" were lampooned through song, dance and stinging comedy sketches. His sardonic wit and good humor have won over Judges, juries and opposing counsel time and time again.. Mr. Lampel prosecuted the nationally famous Clove Cigarette death case, 1985; Prosecuted sex discrimination case against Lucky Stores, Inc., Henry v. Lucky's 1992 (receiving preliminary judgment of $1,300,+, before punitive damages, and then settled for a confidential sum). In the summer of 2000, Mr. Lampel defended the infamous People of the State of California v. Shantae Molina. Ms. Molina was wrongly charged with the murder of her infant son while defending her home from intruders. Mr. Lampel tried the case to verdict gaining a full acquittal of this innocent young woman; past member, Board of Directors, Laguna Shanti, 1994; Southern California Defense Counsel, past member, Orange County Bar Association, member, Orange County Trial Lawyers, member, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, past member, American Bar Association, member. He has served as Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court, and as Arbitrator in numerous cases. Prior to forming The Lampel Firm, P.C., Mr. Lampel clerked for, and then joined the firm of Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, and later Lazof & Swanson, before starting Lampel Law Corporation in 1985.. Mr. Lampel is a member in good standing of the California Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in numerous Federal District courts, as well as the California and United States Supreme Court.

Donald B. Serafano is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights, focusing exclusively on Family Law matters. His practice includes dissolution, paternity, spousal and child support, property division, child custody and visitation. Additionally, he handles domestic violence cases and contempt of court matters.With nearly 30 years of legal experience in Southern California, Mr. Serafano has represented a wide range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to small business owners. He is dedicated to helping clients define and attain their goals through resolution or trial while remaining sensitive to their needs during this challenging time.Mr. Serafano earned his law degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College, where he double-majored in History and P.P.E. (Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics). Raised in Long Beach, CA, he has spent his career serving individuals and families throughout Southern California.. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Serafano is an active member of his community. He serves as an AYSO Referee to support his daughter’s soccer team, ensuring they have the necessary points to qualify for playoffs.

Denise Grimes is an experienced, former Orange County Deputy District Attorney.  During her career, she has conducted almost 70 jury trials and dozens of court trials.   As an Orange County Deputy District Attorney, she prosecuted many types of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, and served as vice-president of the Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys. When she left the office, she was the Hate Crimes Deputy, filing and prosecuting hate crimes and also prosecuting cases involving public officials and police officers.  In 1998, Ms. Grimes moved to Santa Barbara where she continued her prosecutorial career. She became a Deputy District Attorney in Ventura County. She later worked as a Deputy County Counsel with the Santa Barbara County Counsel’s Office. While with the County Counsel’s Office, she handled enforcement issues, civil litigation defending the county, and advised county agencies on employment law.

Chosen "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers and OC Metro's "Top Criminal Attorney". Graduate, Stanford Law School ('96). Former Deputy Public Defender. Member of defense team for actor Robert Blake (acquitted of special circumstances homicide). Hundreds of cases dismissed